Test Directory
HIV Confirmation
Containers - Adult
Brown Capped Gel Tube
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Volume Range
4.7 ml |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Virology): Microbiology/Virology Office: 0131 536 3373 (option 1)
Transport arrangements
Ambient temperature via porter, courier, Royal Mail or DX. Compliant with IATA packing instruction 650
Sample storage arrangements
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 h are undesirable
Special instructions for collection
4.7 mL clotted blood tube or 1ml serum (small sterile container)
Availability
Monday-Friday.
Anticipated turnaround
2 days
General additional information
Specific information: Initial screening results with index and type of assay used including manufacturer
Factors known to significantly affect the results: Haemolysis